Translation of Europäische Kinderbücher in drei Jahrhunderten.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
A magic horn for children -- Once upon a time -- The ugly duckling -- Dr. Heinrich Hoffman -- Jabberwocky -- Fantasy and reality -- The little prince from outer space -- Robinson -- From deerslayer to old shatterhead -- Education through pictures -- Photography -- Colour prints -- Wham! Sok! Thinks! -- Politics in children's books -- Jean de Brunhoff -- Picture-books in the twentieth century -- Towards a history of children's books in Switzerland -- Men of letters write for children.